Home ›

Community Spirit

FBI: Hospital shuttle, citizens help stop Key Bank robber

Submitted by KATU.com Staff on Thu, 2010-03-18 09:42

Photos at the scene, including the top image of the vehicle in question crashed into a hospital shuttle, courtesy of KATU.com Reporter Bill Roberson.

PORTLAND, Ore. - Portland police and two citizens captured a suspected bank robber - believed to be from Oregon City - after a chase through Northeast Portland and Providence Portland Medical Center.

Around 1:45 p.m. Wednesday, 28-year-old Nathan Brent reportedly walked into the Key Bank branch at 444 S.W. 5th Ave. in Portland. There the Oregon City man flashed what appeared to be a firearm and demanded cash, the FBI reports in a press release.

Filed Under:
0

Anderson hits free throws, Pioneers claim third at state

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Mon, 2010-03-15 11:57

PORTLAND, Ore. -- The Oregon City High School girls basketball team bounced back from its first loss of the season with Saturday's 61-56 win against South Eugene in the third-place game of the OSAA Class 6A girls basketball state tournament at the Rose Garden.

The Pioneers (28-1) suffered a tough 55-47 loss to Southridge Friday in the semifinals, but rebounded Saturday against the Axemen as Ashleigh Anderson scored a team-high 13 points. Alisa Griggs added 12 points and eight rebounds for Oregon City while Taylor Ward, Taylor Belmont and Tiffani Brewer added nine points apiece.

Oregon City was clinging to a 56-55 lead when Anderson hit two foul shots with 58 seconds remaining to give the Pioneers a three-point lead. After South Eugene's Mackenzie Kerins hit 1-2 from the foul line with 33 seconds to play, Anderson hit two more foul shots with 32 seconds remaining to give Oregon City a 60-56 lead. On South Eugene's ensuing possession, Maddie Kiplinger and Ellen Cook both missed three-pointers for South Eugene before Anderson grabbed the rebound and was fouled with four seconds remaining.

Filed Under:
0

Oregon City overcomes McNary's quick start at state tournament

Submitted by B. Scott Anderson on Thu, 2010-03-11 09:53

PORTLAND, Ore. - McNary's solid start wasn't enough to derail the defending state champions Wednesday.

The Celtics jumped to an early lead, but top-ranked and undefeated Oregon City responded with a key second quarter and went on to score a 77-47 win at the Rose Garden in the quarterfinals of the OSAA Class 6A girls basketball state tournament.

The No. 8-ranked Celtics (18-6) got off to a hot start, going up 9-1 on a three-pointer by senior Megan Hingston. However, three straight turnovers turned into three consecutive baskets for the Pioneers as Oregon City (27-0) got back in the game. McNary held a slim 16-15 lead at the end of the first quarter and the Celtics never led again. The Pioneers outscored the Celtics 24-10 in the second quarter and held a 39-27 halftime lead.

The Pioneers outscored the Celtics by seven points in the third quarter before the fourth quarter when Oregon City held a 16-6 scoring advantage.

Thanks to McNary's hot shooting in the first quarter, the Celtics shot 11-20 (55 percent) from the field in the first half.

Filed Under:
0

Impress your friends: rent a historic trolley!

Submitted by Jeremy Doucette... on Thu, 2010-03-18 08:43

OREGON CITY, Ore. - For your next party or event, why not rent one of three historic Oregon City trolleys?

The three trolleys - Helen, Josephine, and the newest addition, Marguerite - are available for rental throughout the year.

The trolleys are named after people with historical significance in Oregon City. 

But these trolleys are free and open to the public during the summer months. They travel throughout Oregon City's Historic District with many stops along the route allowing the riders to explore the many museums, points of interests, and shops. 

More information can be obtained by contacting Nancy Busch by calling (503) 496-1571.

Filed Under:
0

Your community resources guide

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Tue, 2010-03-02 15:48

Courtesy of the folks with Clackamas County. Click here for information on...

  • Low-cost housing
  • Care facilities
  • Day care
  • Dispute resolution
  • Youth services
  • Budget counseling
  • Education
  • Immunizations
  • Job training
  • Legal issues
  • Parenting
  • And much more...
Filed Under:
0

Send your used clothing to Haiti

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Fri, 2010-02-26 09:00

Photo caption: A child stands inside an empty fountain in downtown Port-au-Prince, Wednesday Feb. 24, 2010. (AP Photo/Esteban Felix)

On Saturday Feb. 27 the kids at Prince of Life Lutheran Church will be collecting gently used clothing for shipment to Haiti. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 13896 Meyers Road. They will also be accepting donations of bar soap and toothpaste.

Filed Under:
0

Quiz your elected officials

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Mon, 2010-02-22 18:39

In a live event on Tuesday, Feb. 23 (starting at 7 p.m.), you'll get a chance to voice your questions and opinions about where Clackamas County is headed.

There are four ways to get involved:

For more information...

Filed Under:
0

Want to be a community journalist? Here's how

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Fri, 2010-02-19 17:55

Become a KATU Community Journalist

Get involved in community journalism by becoming a Community Reporter for KATU. Write about what's happening in your neighborhood and see it published right here on this Web site with your byline. To find out how to get started, send us an e-mail.

Be A YouNews Reporter

Submit photos/videos to KATU's YouNews. YouNews items posted from folks in the community are often featured on air at KATU.

Filed Under:
2

"Teacher of Distinction" nominations wanted by school district

Submitted by Jeremy Doucette... on Tue, 2010-02-16 12:49

Oregon City School District is seeking nominations for the 2009-10 Teacher of Distinction and Employee of the Year awards.

The licensed and classified staff members will be honored at an upcoming Chamber of Commerce awards luncheon.

Employees, parents and community members are encouraged to make nominations.

Nominations should be submitted no later than Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010.

 

Filed Under:
0

Sheriff's Reserve is seeking new recruits

Submitted by KATU.com Staff on Wed, 2010-01-27 18:09

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Reserve is actively recruiting new members. The volunteer organization supports and assists sheriff's deputies by:

  • Assisting at the Clackamas County Jail, including transporting custodies and arrestees
  • Helping out at special events, including the Oregon International Air Show and Sandy Mountain Daze
  • Attending public school activities, including dances and football and basketball games
  • Riding with and covering deputies on uniformed patrol
  • Traffic control
  • Marine patrol
  • Crime scene security

Qualification Requirements

Filed Under:
0